Asian and Somali elder schemes

Updated: 05 May 2011

We have two specialist schemes, Mosque Tower and Bustaan Radaa, for Asian and Somali elders. These schemes reflect the needs of the community and are allocated to people over the age of 60.

Residents have many reasons for chosing these schemes, which are more specific to their needs than traditional sheltered housing. This could be because they want to allieve overcrowding in their children's homes, or because they don't want to feel like a burden to their families. Some people just want the convenience of living close to a mosque or want the additional social support and activities that we provide.

Both schemes have a full time scheme manager (9-5, Monday to Friday) and communal facilities and a prayer room. The scheme managers try to arrange activities for the residents that are interesting and culturally-relevant.

Mosque Tower, Fieldgate Street, E1 1JU - map

Mosque Tower is a scheme specifically for Asian and Somali elders. It has 29 one-bed flats and 2 two-beds. It is situated next to East London Mosque in Whitechapel. It has a communal lounge/kitchen, CCTV, communal balcony, prayer room and 2 lifts.

Bustaan Radaa, Pollard Row, E2 6NA - map

Bustaan Radaa is a scheme specifically for Somali elders. Opened in 2006, it has 16 flats (14 one-beds and 2 two-beds), with a communal lounge and kitchen, garden, laundry and prayer facilities.

To find out more about Mosque Tower or Bustaan Radaa sheltered schemes, please contact us or call us on 020 8709 4300.

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